Our Mission

The Emily Krzyzewski Center is a non-profit organization that serves as a college access hub in Durham, North Carolina, propelling academically-focused, low-income K-12 students and graduates toward success in college through its K to College programs while also offering college information and advising support to any local high school student through the Game Plan: College program. Through broader facility partnerships, thousands of additional students and community members use the Center as a place to convene, learn, and grow.

Founded by Duke Men's Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski and named in honor of his mother Emily, our mission is to inspire students to dream big, act with character and purpose, and reach their potential as leaders in the community.